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Early intervention in schizophrenia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Max Birchwood*
Affiliation:
Archer Centre, Northern Birmingham Mental Health Trust, Birmingham
Patrick McGorry
Affiliation:
Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Henry Jackson
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Melbourne, Australia
*
Professor Max Birchwood, Director, Early Psychosis Service, The Archer Centre, All Saints Hospital, Lodge Road, Birmingham B18 5SD. Fax: 0121-685 6190; e-mail: m.j.birchwood20@bham.ac.uk
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